Federal Unit Uncovers ‘Malicious’ Effort Tied to China Aimed at Chrystia Freeland

Federal Unit Uncovers ‘Malicious’ Effort Tied to China Aimed at Chrystia Freeland
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Chrystia Freeland participates in a TV interview after tabling the federal budget on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on April 16, 2024. The Canadian Press/Justin Tang
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A federal unit that tracks suspected foreign interference has uncovered a “co-ordinated and malicious” effort — possibly launched by China — against Liberal leadership candidate Chrystia Freeland.

Rapid Response Mechanism Canada, based at Global Affairs Canada, is monitoring cyberspace for signs of state-sponsored information manipulation on behalf of the Security and Intelligence Threats to Elections Task Force.